About the Royal Pines Gator Gallop
The courses run through the Royal Pines community on Lady's Island, under Southern pines and live oaks. The surroundings are quiet and residential, with that coastal Lowcountry feel. Certified timing makes it a real option for runners chasing qualifying standards, but the kids fun run and the general pace of the morning keep it from feeling strictly competitive.
After the race, there are food trucks and local craft vendors set up at the finish, along with live music. The post-race spread has enough going on that sticking around for a while makes sense.
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Distances & Start Times
5K1/23/2027 08:30$35
10K1/23/2027 08:30$40
1K1/23/2027 08:00Free
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